ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hello guys (and gals), I am new to this forum and this is my very first post. My name's Ammaz, though I am widely known as 'Dude' amongst my friends. I live in London, and own a Toyota Soarer 2.5 Twin Turbo. I want to undertake modifications/changes on my currently stock Soarer. I basically want to replace the current stock 1JZ-GTE with a 2JZ-GTE engine to make it more powerful. I also want to replace the current auto transmission with a 6 speed manual transmission. After some surfing and questioning friends and stuff, I have thought that I have two options 1) To acquire a 2JZ-GTE and a manual transmission from a Supra car, either one which is going to the breakers or a write off etc. 2) To get a brand new short block, head, bottom end fully balanced and a transmission from a supplier. Can you guys guide me as to what the strengths, weaknesses, oppurtunities, and any risks invovled with either of those two options are. In addition, if you guys know any sources/suppliers/contacts that can help me in getting me the engine and transmission I need. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 1) Will cost about 10x less, but there are no guarentee's it'll work 2) Will cost 10x more than 1, and there are no guarentee's it'll work.. I'd get a scrapper and go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 welcome aboard mate sorry but there will only ever be one Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Okayy, Alex. That bit I knew already. I was hoping for a bit more technical know how and advice. Thanks anyway. The title 'Dude' is not the topic at hand, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 http://www.max-boost.co.uk/stuff/impostor.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Errr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 It's not any fault of yours mate, but there is a 'Dude' up there in the forum's heavens like the all-seeing eye. Do a search and you'll see his popularity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE! http://blog.simplyhired.com/archives/Highlander.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 See how helpful I was compared to them I'd search the FAQ's in technical...think TLicense wrote up how to do the swap...he's the only one I know to have done one so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 http://www.max-boost.co.uk/stuff/the_thing1982.jpg http://www.max-boost.co.uk/stuff/the_blob.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 See how helpful I was compared to them I'd search the FAQ's in technical...think TLicense wrote up how to do the swap...he's the only one I know to have done one so far. You're right. Thanks Alex. Ill have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 http://www.max-boost.co.uk/stuff/thingface.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 http://www.max-boost.co.uk/stuff/thingface.jpg John, what you posting pics of Mawby for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 JohnK on here is looking into doing a six speed swap i believe and has done a bit of research, as for the engine swap, I don't know much about soarers but there are a couple of soarer owners on here that may be able to help, Gamer is one (past owner). HTH Edit to say this thread is getting a bit surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Welcome, excuse the others! lol, yep scrappers would be the best bet or ebay, I've seen a few engines and gearboxes come up in the last few months, how much power are you aiming for as I thought the 1JZ was pretty damn strong too?? and post some pics of your soarer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I don't know of any that have been built in the UK, although a couple have been imported. A member of TIF is in the the early stages of putting a 2JZ-GTE in a Soarer. I think it will be auto, though. http://www.toyotaimportsforum.co.uk There are some 2JZ-GTE engined Soarers in Australia, and at least one with a Supra 6-speed. Soarer Central and the ALSC Archive http://soarercentral.com/cgi-bin/sc-forum/discus.cgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Welcome, excuse the others! lol, yep scrappers would be the best bet or ebay, I've seen a few engines and gearboxes come up in the last few months, how much power are you aiming for as I thought the 1JZ was pretty damn strong too?? and post some pics of your soarer! Thanks bro. I am looking to power her up to something like 600-700-800RWHP. But will try not to make it overkill for my needs. Okay, I'll post some pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZamRemo Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 I don't know of any that have been built in the UK, although a couple have been imported. A member of TIF is in the the early stages of putting a 2JZ-GTE in a Soarer. I think it will be auto, though. http://www.toyotaimportsforum.co.uk There are some 2JZ-GTE engined Soarers in Australia, and at least one with a Supra 6-speed. Soarer Central and the ALSC Archive http://soarercentral.com/cgi-bin/sc-forum/discus.cgi Thanks, dude, I'll check 'em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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